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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for various reporting entities; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations, reconciling cash, and assisting with monthly financial statement analysis. The Staff Accountant will also have treasury management responsibilities including processing wires and managing bank accounts, and will assist with special projects.
Responsibilities
• Review and upload property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities.
• Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize work paper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process.
• Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries.
• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.
• Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis.
• Assist with special projects assigned by management.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Recent college graduate up to two years of experience in an accounting position; GAAP familiarity preferred.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Experience with major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting is a plus.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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